Lung Nurse Navigator - TMC

Job DescriptionPosition serves as an expert oncology clinician and patient/client advocate and assists oncology patients/families to “navigate” the complex health care system. Position integrates education, research, management, leadership and consultation into their roles to achieve quality outcomes. Position reports to cancer service line leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Registered Nurse, licensed in the state of Texas.

Must have at least a BSN OR be actively enrolled in a degree program in pursuit of a BSN.

Must have at least 3 years of oncology nursing experience OR experience in a related subspecialty EX. Breast Health.

Professional Certification as OCN OR AOCN OR certification within clinical specialty OR obtained within 1 year of employment.

CPR Certified.

Must have good communication skills and have the ability to teach, analyze and problem solve with relative ease. Must have good decision making skills.

Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the CQI process.

Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principle Accountabilities:

Practices in a collegial relationship with physicians, nursing peers and other professionals to enhance patient care and the health environment.

Maintains knowledge of professional and industry trends.

Works with Nursing Leadership to create a work environment that facilitates and encourages nursing staff to demonstrate accountability for their own practice, an environment that empowers registered nurses at all levels of the organization to utilize critical thinking skills and to participate in decision making that affects their nursing practice.

Participates in organizational and community initiatives to improve the professional practice of nursing and quality of patient outcomes/care.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.

Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.

Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.